1930 Vintage Menus Archival Collection
Vintage menus for 1930 in the GG Archives collection represent the souvenir breakfast, luncheon, dinner, daily, private party, special occasion, and specialty menus provided to the passengers during their voyage.
Many of these souvenir menus have disappeared over the years. Our collection contains a sampling of menus initially produced and printed by the steamship lines. They are often used to illustrate family history books for immigrants from this time. The menus are organized in date order.
1930s SS Resolute Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from the 1930s on board the SS Resolute of the Hamburg-America Line featured Original Cold Fishes, Swedish Style, Small Tenderloin Steak with Smothered Onions, and Caramel Cream or Apple Pie for dessert. Menu printed in German, Swedish, and English.
1930-02-14 RMS Franconia Valentine's Day Dinner Menu
A very elegant Valentine's Day Dinner Bill of Fare prepared onboard the RMS Franconia of the Cunard Line featured Fillets of Sole, Boiled Salmon, Mousse de Volaille and Tournedos on this Thos. Cook & Son World Cruise in 1930.
1930-04-18 SS Europa Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 18 April 1930 on board the SS Europa of the Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd) featured Omelette, Hollandaise, German Pancake, and Cannelons Chantilly for dessert.
1930-05-20 RMS Scythia Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Dinner Menu from Tuesday, 20 May 1930 on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Sea Bass Capetienne, Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce, and Vanilla Bavaroise for dessert. Original Owner inserted photograph of the RMS Scythia on cover of Menu.
1930-06-01 TSS California Breakfast Menu Card
Breakfast Bill of Fare Card for Sunday, 1 June 1930 featured traditional breakfast choices and Suate of Ox Kidney, Fried Smelts and Kippered Herring.
1930-06-12 SS Stuttgart Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 12 June 1930 on board the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North Georgia Lloyd featured Cassel Sm. Ribs of Pork, Fried Flounder, Potato Salad, and Orange Blossom Tartlet for dessert.
1930-06-12 SS Stuttgart Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from 12 June 1930 on board the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd featured Boiled Striped Bass, Roast Vierland Duck, and Vanilla Ice Cream, Sponge Pastry for dessert.
1930-06-13 SS Stuttgart Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu of "Meatless Dishes" from Friday, 13 June 1930, on board the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd featured Smoked Whitefish, Curried Fresh Sea Shrimp with Rice, and Sweets for dessert.
1930-06-13 SS Stuttgart Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu of "Meatless Dishes" from Friday, 13 June 1930 on board the SS Stuttgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd featured Turtle Soup Maryland; Poached Eggs Bearnaise; and Sweets for dessert.
1930-06-18 SS Europa Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 18 June 1930 on board the SS Europa of the Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd) featured Larded Calf’s Liver, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Emma Salad, Braised Jarrets of Lamb Bourgeoise, and Rhubarb Tart for dessert.
1930-07-13 TSS Toloa Special Dinner - Guests of the Captain
Vintage Special Dinner - Guests of the Captain from 13 July 1930 on board the TSS Toloa of the Great White Fleet featured Broiled Striped Bass, Fillet Mignon a l'Alsarienne, and Peach Melba for dessert.
1930-07-19 RMS Ascania Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Farewell Dinner Menu from Saturday, 19 July 1930 on board the RMS Ascania of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Hollandaise, Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Victoria Pudding for dessert.
1930-08-12 SS Duchess of Atholl Farewell Dinner Menu Card
Farewell Dinner Menu Card from the SS Duchess of Atholl of the Canadian Pacific for Tuesday, 12 August 1930 Tourist Third Cabin Passengers. Menu featured Fillet of Whiting, Salmi of Duckling and Prime Roast Beef.
1930-08-15 SS Nieuw Amsterdam Luncheon Menu
Vintage Tourist Cabin Luncheon Menu from 15 August 1930 on board the SS Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland America Line featured Ballotine of Veal Glacé, Rice Soup Creole, and Apple Pie for dessert.
1930-08-16 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Class Dinner Menu from Saturday, 16 August 1930 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Boiled Halibut—Sauce Duglere, Roast Haunch of Mutton—Onion Sauce, and Diplomat Pudding for dessert.
1930-08-18 SS Bremen à la Carte Luncheon Menu
Extensive à la Carte Menu from the North German Line steamship SS Bremen features Hors d'Œuvress, Cold Dishes, Soups, Eggs, Fish, Entrées, Salads, Vegetables, Potatoes, Sweets and Ice Cream. The Specials of the day was Veal Cutlet Mazarin and Chicken Pot-Pie Américane.
1930-08-21 RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Dinner Menu Card from 21 August 1930 on board the RMS Athenia of the Anchor-Donaldson Line featured Boiled Salmon, Cucumber Tartare, Bouchées de Homard, and Plum Pudding-Brandy & Hard Sauce for dessert.
1930-08-22 RMS Berengaria Luncheon Menu
Vintage Luncheon Menu from 22 August 1930 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Corned Brisket of Beef and Dumplings , Stewed Veal—Jardinière, and Apple Pie for dessert.
1930-08-23 RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Saturday, 23 August 1930 on board the RMS Athenia of the Anchor-Donaldson Line featured Shoulder & Haunch of Mutton—Red Currant Jelly, Roast Duckling—Savory & Apple Sauce, and Bachelor Pudding for dessert.
1930-08-24 RMS Athenia Dinner Menu Card
Vintage Dinner Menu Card from Sunday, 24 August 1930 on board the RMS Athenia of the Anchor-Donaldson Line featured Prime Ribs & Sirloin of Beef — Yorkshire Pudding, Quarters of Lamb - Mint Sauce, and Plum Pudding-Brandy & Hard Sauce for dessert.
1930-08-29 RMS Athenia Breakfast Menu Card
Vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare Card from 29 August 1930 featured Arbroath Smokies, Broiled Weakfish, and Shirred Eggs and Roquefort.
1930-09-06 SS Seydlitz Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from 6 September 1930 on board the SS Seydlitz of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd featured Filet Mignon, French Fried Potatoes, Ham in Burgundy, and Strawberry Ice-Cream with Wafers for dessert.
1930-09-24 RMS Scythia Breakfast Menu
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Breakfast Bill of Fare from 24 September 1930 on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line featured Broiled Wiltshire, Danish and American Bacon, Bonny Boy Toasted Oats, and Buckwheat Cakes.
1930-09-28 SS Stuttgart Breakfast Menu Card
Vintage Breakfast Menu Card from 28 September 1930 on board the SS Stattgart of the Norddeutscher Lloyd/North German Lloyd featured Omelette Bergère, Fried Eggs Meyerbeer, and Lamb Hash with Green Pepper.
1930-09-28 SS Stuttgart Get-Together Dinner Menu
Vintage Get-Together Dinner Menu from 28 September 1930 on board the SS Stuttgart of the North German Lloyd featured Grilled Rhine Salmon, Larded Tenderloin of Beef with Gravy, and Frankfort Pudding, Claret Sauce for dessert.
1930-10-27 SS President Jackson Dinner Menu
Vintage Dinner Menu from Monday, 27 October 1930 on board the SS President Jackson of the American Mail Line featured Poached Black Cod, Normande Sauce, Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus with Browned Potatoes, and Cottage Pudding, Lemon Sauce for dessert. The back of the Menu includes a route map for the ships of the American Mail Line.
